The Corps is one of the federal government’s largest providers of outdoor recreational opportunities. The Mississippi Valley Division operates more than 400 recreational sites at its lakes and projects, logging more than 54 million visitors per year and bringing more than $3 billion cumulative value to local economies. The division has 9,500+ camp sites, 33 lakes and 14 visitor centers. Educational and volunteer programs help visitors appreciate the need for conscientious environmental stewardship of the 2 million acres of land and water in our jurisdiction.